Review of Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love (2008) by Roosje H — 22 Mar 2009

Lots of nice music as well as a good portret of the man who brings what he loves!

This review of Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love (2008) was written by Roosje H on 22 Mar 2009.

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